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Monday Moment: A Ferry Trip
I’ve been thinking, since my travels in Turkey and Spain of late, that if I were to live as an expat in a wholly non-English speaking country, I would take up the language so much more quickly than I have done with Arabic in Dubai. I’ve got scraps of the language – basic greetings, a […]
Mind Your Waistline
I love Middle Eastern flavours; deep, wholesomely flavoured eggplant, sauteed tomatoes and heavy on the olive oil. Rich casseroles filled with minced lamb and spiced sauces, dips and pastes made of roasted and pureed vegetables. Paired with freshly baked turkish pide, a broader range of tea than the standard deep black fare, a healthy dose […]
Christmas Morning in Istanbul
I made a commitment to myself some time ago to spend Christmas in a different country every year. It’s exciting and brings more adventure to the season, and I never know what I might be doing or where I might be. On my fifth country this year, I intend on keeping it going for at […]
Istanbul Forever
There was a very short period of time between my arrival in the city and the moment I decided that I would be quite happy living in Istanbul forever. Modern, yet heart-achingly ancient, developed yet revelling in and enjoying the recent past, this city will steal your soul with its architecture, eats and laid-back nature. […]
